Juan Pablo Bayon Rueda

Juan Pablo Bayon Rueda is a Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry (1999) and a Degree in Sciences (1993), both from UAB. His research focuses on enantioselective synthesis, anticancer agents, and bioactive metal complexes, contributing to sustainable development goals in healthcare innovation.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 1999
• Master's in Sciences, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 1993

Research Interests:

Dr. Bayon Rueda specializes in designing and synthesizing bioactive metal complexes for therapeutic applications, particularly anticancer agents. His work emphasizes copper(II), platinum(II), and azobenzene-based systems, leveraging their cytotoxic properties and redox-mediated mechanisms. Key areas include enantioselective synthesis, drug delivery systems, and photoactivatable compounds for targeted therapy.

Projects & Grants:

• DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF BIOACTIVE METAL SYSTEMS FOR THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS (2023–2026, European Regional Development Fund)
• Desarrollo de estrategias y agentes terapéuticos innovadores (2016–2020, MINECO)

Labs/Teams:

He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving medicinal chemistry, inorganic synthesis, and pharmacology, contributing to over 30 publications and 17 supervised research works.